to stubbornly stick to one's own beliefs

(literally or euphemistic, slang) to pitch a tent

(idiomatic) to throw out one's chest; to be puffed up with pride

(idiomatic) to bluff, to put up a bold front

(obsolete) to stick to one's beliefs

Desolated is a door when no guests come knocking. Lit. To hang a net on the door and use it to catch sparrows (as no guests ever come).

upper teeth

the diagram above; the top illustration

(as a) matter of fact; actually; in reality; de facto

(military) a high-ranking general (officer) or commander / (military) Clipping of 上将軍 (jōshōgun, “shogun-in-chief”).